Do you believe your life is and can be your own work of art? Have you ever wondered how a regular, real-life person has worked online for over 5 years? Well in today’s show, I am diving in to what it’s been like working for myself, building out businesses to replace my full-time income within my first month of stepping out on my own, and how I have supported myself for the last 6 and a half years while being home and taking care of my family every day.   I will be talking about my journey to where I am today, the lessons I’ve learned along the way, the moment I took the first step into my dream future, and the experience of working for myself. I’ll also be giving you 3 Top Tips to consider if you’re thinking about working for yourself, and I’m announcing a new and exciting opportunity with me - The Lab. Tune in this episode to hear more! Let’s dive in! In this Episode You’ll Learn:  [06:13] Some things might be changing. [09:53] A quick background. [33:13] Leaving the wholesale home décor and gift industry to do what I’m doing today. [34:32] When I started my first blog. [35:47] Investing in the dream. [38:07] The culmination of the past 7 years. [38:50] What it’s like working for yourself, in my experience. [43:52] My 3 Top Tips to consider when thinking about working for yourself. [47:49] I’m doing something exciting! [55:28] What I am offering with The Lab. [62:49] A quick taste of what you can expect in The Lab.   Quotes: “There is something that you are there to serve someone else with.” [27:29] “If I was doing this all on my own, I would be long gone. It’s too challenging to make it on your own.” [42:03] “Discipline happens naturally when you’re working from a place of inspired vision.” [44:31] “There’s really no way to grow without getting the help that you need.” [45:26]     Connect with Rachel: Instagram: @Rachelcamfield or @themothers.embrace Website: https://www.rachelcamfield.com/     Resources: The Lab Let’s Write Your Instagram Bio Free Resource   Call to Action Please share this podcast with your friends and family so that they can enjoy it too. Please leave a review on iTunes if you enjoyed the show and subscribe so that you never miss an episode. I am always looking for ways to improve my podcast, so don't hesitate to offer feedback or send me suggestions through my social media handles.